Osteoblasts are ________, whereas osteocytes are ________.
A)bone-forming cells; bone-dissolving cells
B)mature bone cells; bone-forming cells
C)bone-forming cells; mature bone cells
D)bone-dissolving cells; mature bone cells

Question

Osteoblasts are ________, whereas osteocytes are ________.
A)bone-forming cells; bone-dissolving cells
B)mature bone cells; bone-forming cells
C)bone-forming cells; mature bone cells
D)bone-dissolving cells; mature bone cells

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Osteoblasts are bone-forming cells, responsible for synthesizing and depositing new bone matrix, whereas osteocytes are mature bone cells that are fully surrounded by bone matrix and play a role in the maintenance and remodeling of bone tissue.

Osteoblasts Are ________, Whereas Osteocytes Are ________

Osteoblasts Are , Whereas Osteocytes Are